D&D Combat Example #2

This example follows the Basic Rules and covers ranged attacks, movement, cover, ready action, reactions, ammunition retrieval and disadvantage. Selena is based on the Folk Hero Fighter from the Starter Set Characters.

Whilst travelling through a canyon, Selena is involved in a shoot-out with two mercenaries. Many large rocks and partial walls are littered around the canyon.

The two mercenaries are assumed to have no natural modifiers to attack rolls and ability checks. They wear leather armour, wield short bows and have 8 HP.
They also both have a movement speed of 30' and are 10' from Selena.

Initiative (Selena): rolls 12 + 3 = 15

Selena has +3 to her initiative checks due to her +3 dexterity modifier.

Selena has +7 to attack rolls with her long bow, due to +3 dexterity modifier, a +2 proficiency bonus with martial weapons and +2 bonus from Fighting Style (Archery). Movement can be made before or after an action and Selena has a movement speed of 30'.